Rare photos that will make you want to travel Russia

Russian society is famed for age-old traditions and rituals, which to the Average Joe may seem slightly odd, but to everyone in Russia is just a way of life. Russian people actually come from a variety of different regions around the world, from Iran and Turkey through to Germany and Ukraine. This mix of cultures, all brought together under one snowy roof, makes Russia an extremely interesting place to visit. As the world’s largest nation, with a whopping 144.3 million citizens (at last count), it comes as no surprise that it is also one of the most diverse countries on the planet. While the rest of the world may think the Russian way of life is an odd one, for the residents themselves it’s just ‘the norm.’ Let’s gain an insight into what life in Russia is really like.